Synonyms for sweep

Other words for “sweep”, grouped by meaning.

We found 19 synonyms for “sweep”. The most common are expanse, chimneysweeper, chimneysweep, slam, sweep oar.

noun a wide scope

Synonymsexpanse

noun someone who cleans soot from chimneys

noun winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

Synonymsslam

noun a long oar used in an open boat

noun (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line

Synonymsend run

verb sweep across or over

Synonymsbrush

verb move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

Synonymssail

verb sweep with a broom or as if with a broom

Synonymsbroom

verb force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

verb to cover or extend over an area or time period

verb make a big sweeping gesture or movement

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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